THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
IMAGE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and nine-page previews of Image Comics titles arriving in stores on Feb. 29, CLICK HERE.
Titles include The Darkness #100, Green Wake #10, Hack/Slash #13, Invincible #89, Netherworld #4, Orc Stain #7, Pigs #6, Vescell #6, The Walking Dead #94 and Xenoholics #5.
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS -- UPDATED!
For covers and five-page previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Feb. 29, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Legion: Secret Origin #5 and DC Universe Online Legends #24.
For preview of Aspen Comics titles arriving in stores on March 7, CLICK HERE.
YOUNG JUSTICE: "MISPLACED"
Warner Bros. Animation has released a description, gallery of images and two clips from "Misplaced," the episode of Young Justice premiering on Cartoon Network on Saturday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) as part of the DC Nation block.
For the first clip, CLICK HERE.
For the second clip, CLICK HERE.
Here's how the episode is described:
"When every adult on the planet disappears, only the team, Zatana and Billy Batson are left to defeat the five most powerful sorcerers on earth..."
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS -- "MASSACRE"
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Lucasfilm has released two clips from "Masscare," the episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiering on Cartoon Network on Saturday at 8 p.m.
For the "Battle" clip, CLICK HERE.
For the "Yourself" clip, CLICK HERE.
Here's how the episode is described:
"Count Dooku is determined to have revenge against the Nightsisters of Dathomir after their betrayal. General Grievous launches an all-out droid attack against the magic-wielding witches, and Mother Talzin and Asajj Ventress lead the defense with all the dark powers at their command."
ARCANA ACQUIRES BLUEWATER FICTION TITLES
Arcana Comics has annouced it has picked up the rights to part of Bluewater Productions' fiction library. Twenty-six properties are involved in the acquisition, including 10th Muse, Legend of Isis and Judo Girl.
"I have worked with Arcana in the past and am excited to team up with them again. Teaming up with another independent comic book company, the foundation can only strengthen our brands," said Darren G. Davis, Bluewater President.
"Darren and Arcana did Valkyrie back in the day and it's great to be working with him again. He is one of the most talented and prolific creators I've worked with, and everyone is very excited about these dozens of graphic novels added into our library," said Sean Patrick O'Reilly, Arcana's CEO.
Starting later this year, Arcana Comics will release collected editions of the comic books in graphic novel form.
Titles will also include Styx and Stone, Deathsport Games, Orion the Hunter, Blackbead Legacy, Paparazzi, Warlock and Leprechaun.
BRIEFLY
* Marvel Comics has released a third teaser image for the "Ends of the Earth" storyline starting in Amazing Spider-Man #682 on March 21.
This one features Mysterio. "What would happen if Mysterio finally pulled off his greatest special effect?" said writer Dan Slott. "What happens to the showman of crime when the show's over?"
Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
* 2K Games has released a video from The Darkness II featuring Mike Patton, the voice of The Darkness.
To watch the video, CLICK HERE.
* Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment have announced that a new update for the Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available now. The update includes a new level featuring Harley Quinn, a Bruce Wayne skin and achievements, all for free. In addition, the Batman, Inc. skin is now available for purchase.
For a trailer, CLICK HERE.
* VIZ Media has announced that Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the live-action feature film rights to Bleach. Peter Segal of Callahan Filmworks is producing with an eye toward directing. The film's creative team also includes screenwriter Dan Mazeau, who recently penned Warner Bros.' upcoming Wrath of the Titans.
MAY SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted May solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Big Dog Ink.
* Bluewater Productions.
* Bongo Comics.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.
* Studio 407.
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